New York Jets general manager John Idzik is expected to be fired after the end of the regular season. The team will be looking to hire a general manager with a personnel background. Idzik is considered more of a financial specialist.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik said it takes time to build a very firm foundation. "I wouldn't mistake deliberate for lack of activity or patience," Idzik said Tuesday at the league meetings. "By deliberate, we're going to be more thought out in what we do, more research in what we do."
"We want to win now, we want to win tomorrow, we want to win the next day," Idzik said. "We want something sustainable. We don't want something that's just short-lived. With that, comes a lot of background work and research that go into your decisions for the day. That's what I mean by deliberate… not that we're going to take our time. We're going to kick our heels up. We're going to make very sound decisions. Those sound decisions, we believe, will lead to sustained success, not just a flash."

It is highly unlikely that New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez returns, according to a league source, and definitely not at his cap number. "[It is] highly unlikely that Mark returns to the Jets at this point," said one league source familiar with the thinking of Jets management and general manager John Idzik. "Everything is pointing in that direction. And if he did, certainly not at the cap number."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik said the team still has time before having to make a decision on QB Mark Sanchez. "We still have some time there," Idzik said. "We'll just let that take its course."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik has spoken recently with QB Geno Smith after off season incidents. "We've talked a lot about when you're in the NFL and when you're a quarterback in the NFL and when you're a quarterback in a big market such as New York, all eyes are on you 24/7," Idzik said. "I think Geno is experiencing this firsthand. I've kept in close contact with him. I think this is part of learning how to deal with those things. We've addressed him. He's addressed them. No concerns really that way. It's how to deal with your celebrity and visibility that goes along with the position."

New York Jets P Robert Malone (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, with an undisclosed injury. Malone was seen pointing to his back when talking to general manager John Idzik.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik said the team has received calls from other teams that are interested in trading up in the first round but does not expect serious talks to occur until Thursday, April 25. "I think the real substantive talks will come tomorrow," Idzik said. "I think we're in a position at No. 9 and No. 13 in the first round to get two really good players, but it also opens up the gates for potential alternatives, potentially trading down and picking up more players. We'll be open minded about it. This is a very deep draft."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik has sent out word that he is interested in trading down to acquire extra draft picks, according to a league source. The Jets are targeting some players at No. 9 which could be available a few spots lower.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik provided no clarity on the status of QB Tim Tebow. Idzik would not clarify whether or not Tebow would be a part of the quarterback competition. "I'm not saying he is, I'm not saying he isn't," the GM said at the Jets' pre-draft press conference. "I'm just saying let's let things play out."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik is willing to wait until the NFL Draft, perhaps longer, before pulling the trigger on a deal for CB Darrelle Revis, according to sources; however, a soft deadline is approaching. If Revis is on the Jets' roster Saturday, March 16, he will earn a $1 million roster bonus. "One million is a pittance in the big picture when you're talking about a player of Revis' stature and the compensation he could bring," a league source said. "Don't be foolish with something like that."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik is reportedly flying solo on trade talks involving CB Darrelle Revis, with head coach Rex Ryan and other members of the organization - other than owner Woody Johnson - out of the loop.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik said the team still wants CB Darrelle Revis to be a part of the team. "Revis is a great player. ... With respect to clarity, nothing has changed. We've always wanted Darrelle to be part of our team," Idzik said.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik understands the team's salary cap situation is an issue, but not one they can't overcome. The Jets are almost $20 million over the cap. "It's definitely a huge item, right at the forefront, but it's nothing we can't manage," Idzik said.

New York Jets general manager John Idzik reiterated during a radio interview there will be competition for the team's starting quarterback job. When asked if he's comfortable with QB Mark Sanchez as the starting quarterback, Idzik replied, "I'm comfortable with Mark being a Jet."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik spoke with CB Darrelle Revis Thursday, Jan. 24, after reports came out that the Jets may want to trade him. "I reached out to Darrelle and I made sure he knew exactly where we were coming from and that this is my first day on the job," Idzik said, "and our message to everyone was, 'Give us a chance to get to know each other and introduce ourselves to each other.' A lot of the people in the building you know through football circles but you've never worked along side each other. So give us that chance and give us the chance to go through our current roster, ultimately that's the basis of comparison to whatever you may contemplate doing. We haven't taken that first step and that's what I relayed to Darrelle."

New York Jets general manager John Idzik said Thursday, Jan. 24, he will stress the need for competition on the roster to improve the team. Idzik said he wants a "constant influx" of talent entering the organization via the NFL Draft, free agency, trades, tryouts and the waiver wire in order to guarantee continual improvement.

The New York Jets are working through "details," but they are expected to name former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football administration John Idzik as their new general manager. The two sides are finalizing a deal Friday, Jan. 18.

Seattle Seahawks vice president of football administration John Idzik is believed to be the clear frontrunner for the New York Jets general manager position. The Jets could offer him the job as early as Thursday, Jan. 17.

The New York Jets will interview Seattle Seahawks vice president of football administration John Idzik for their vacant general manager position Friday, Jan. 11. Idzik is a salary cap specialist and chief contract negotiator.

Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Seattle Seahawks are expected to announce the hiring of John Idzik to their front office Friday, Feb. 16. Idzik has served as the senior director of football operations with the Arizona Cardinals for the past three seasons. Idzik is expected to perform similar duties with the Seahawks as a chief contract negotiator and salary cap manager.